Witness for the Prosecution
1958
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German and American actress and singerMarie Magdalene "Marlene" Dietrich (/ m ɑːr ˈ l eɪ n ə ˈ d iː t r ɪ x /, German: [maʁˈleːnə ˈdiːtʁɪç] ⓘ; 27 December 1901 – 6 May 1992) was a German-born actress and singer whose career spanned from the 1910s to the 1980s. In 1920s Berlin, Dietrich performed on the stage and in silent films.
May 9, 2024 · Marlene Dietrich (born December 27, 1901, Schöneberg [now in Berlin], Germany—died May 6, 1992, Paris, France) was a German American motion-picture actress whose beauty, voice, aura of sophistication, and languid sensuality made her one of the world’s most glamorous film stars.
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- Marlene Dietrich was a German-born motion-picture actress whose beauty, voice, aura of sophistication, and languid sensuality made her one of the w...
- Marlene Dietrich was born on December 27, 1901 in Schöneberg (now in Berlin), Germany.
- Director Josef von Sternberg cast Marlene Dietrich as Lola-Lola, the sultry and world-weary female lead in Der blaue Engel (1930; The Blue Angel),...
- During the Third Reich and despite Adolf Hitler’s requests, Marlene Dietrich refused to work in Germany, and her films were temporarily banned ther...
- Marlene Dietrich died on May 6, 1992 in Paris, France.
Apr 2, 2014 · One of the most glamorous leading ladies of the 1930s and 1940s, Marlene Dietrich is remembered for her smoldering sex appeal, distinctive voice, and unusual personal style. Her police officer...
Marlene Dietrich. Actress: Witness for the Prosecution. Her father was a police lieutenant and imbued in her a military attitude to life. Marlene was known in school for her "bedroom eyes" and her first affairs were at this stage in her life - a professor at the school was terminated.
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- She Lost Everything. Marie Magdalene Dietrich—later known as Marlene, of course—was born to a prosperous family in Berlin in 1902. It all should have been so easy…but no amount of wealth and privilege could save young Marlene from the years of heartache that awaited her.
- Her Whole Life Changed. The loss of their patriarch and the outbreak of WWI thrust the Dietrich family into utter chaos. In order to support the family, Marlene’s mother took on work as a housekeeper.
- Her Childhood Was Tumultuous. Marlene Dietrich’s memories of her stepfather are scant. After all, he tied the knot with her mother in 1914, as WWI raged on, and he was in the army.
- She Wanted More. Marlene’s mother didn’t want her to have to rely on a man, so she encouraged her daughter to follow her dreams of being a violinist…but not just any violinist.
One of the most popular film and music stars of the 1930s and 1940s, Marlene Dietrich was known for her fashionable style and diverse portrayals of women. She was a firm advocate for the American war effort, contributing much of her time, energy and musical talents to aid the troops.
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Jun 19, 2017 · Marlene Dietrich is best known for her films and style, but her antifascist political efforts remain an enduring part of her legacy.
